HIGH SCHOOL PERMANENT RESIDENT

[dpolhatehate]

Here is my case:

I am a 16 years Russian citizen. However, for the past two years I have been living with my aunt in Montreal, QC and going to a high school with a student visa. Next year I will be entering CEGEP.
The reason I am posting this is that the tuition fees for most universities are unaffordable for international students (around 30.000$ per annum), but moderate for Quebec Residents. Back out is not a possibility because
doing so might result in losing many years due to the difference between European education system and the Quebec one.

Since my aunt IS a Canadian citizen, is there any permanent resident program conceived for the cases like mine?

What's about the Quebec Experience Program?

 

[scylla]

There's a slim chance your aunt might be able to sponsor you. Does she have a husband or common law partner? Does she have children? Does she have any family living anywhere in Canada. The answer will determine if she can sponsor you or not.

You won't qualify under any of the Quebec PNP programs for several years yet.

 

[dpolhatehate]

Well, I'll turn 19 by the time I will be entering University, so I have three more years ahead of me.

For the PEQ, they are saying that I need to apply for the three-year technical training in CEGEP to get a DEC technique. Is there any way it could work if I'm planning on going to a medical school which is usually a two year program?

 

[scylla]

I don't see how you would qualify under any of the PNP programs - even once you're 19. Quebec's immigration programs are generally geared towards skilled or semi-skilled workers. This means to qualify you must have finished school, have a few years of related work experience, and (in some cases) have a full time job offer in Quebec. Once you've completed a diploma or degree in Quebec you might also qualify - but that will involve paying those high foreign student tuition fees you want to stay away from.

 

[dpolhatehate]

How does that sponsorship thing work? Does it make me a temporary resident?

 

[scylla]

How does that sponsorship thing work? Does it make me a temporary resident?

No - it would make you a permanent resident.

However in order to qualify to sponsor you, your aunt must have no children, no husband / partner, and no other family members living in Canada.